Tenstorrent Unveils RISC-V AI Workstation with Open-Source Stack
Tenstorrent announced the TT‑QuietBox 2, dubbed Blackhole, a liquid‑cooled AI workstation that runs directly on a desktop. The system can infer models up to 120 billion parameters and delivers teraflop‑class performance using a RISC‑V processor. It ships with a completely open‑source software stack covering compiler, runtime and kernel. Pricing starts at $9,999, making high‑end AI compute accessible at the desk.
New Photonic Device Efficiently Beams Light Into Free Space
Researchers at MIT, MITRE, Sandia and the University of Arizona have unveiled a photonic chip that uses upward‑curving “ski‑jump” structures to broadcast thousands of individually controllable laser beams into free space. The device leverages a bimaterial strain technique—silicon nitride and...
The New iPhone 17e Might Look Cute and Compact, but Early Benchmark Tests Suggest that It's a Powerful Gaming Phone
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, a $599 mid‑range handset that shares the A19 processor with the flagship iPhone 17. Early Geekbench tests recorded a 9,241 multi‑core score, essentially matching the flagship’s performance, while its four‑core GPU trails the flagship’s five‑core...
Siemens to Help Build AI-Ready Scientific Infrastructure as Part of DOE’s Genesis Mission
Siemens announced a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to support the Genesis Mission, a federal effort to modernize America’s scientific infrastructure with AI‑driven computing and interoperable digital systems. The partnership leverages Siemens’ expertise in industrial AI,...
Modius and Bridgepointe Partner to Enhance Enterprise Infrastructure Management
Modius Inc., a DCIM specialist, has signed a strategic reseller agreement with Bridgepointe Technologies, enabling the advisory firm’s IT strategists to offer Modius’ OpenData platform. The collaboration delivers real‑time operational intelligence and predictive analytics through a single‑pane‑of‑glass interface for AI...
IQM Deploys 20-Qubit Quantum Computer at Aalto University
IQM Quantum Computers has installed its fourth 20‑qubit superconducting system, named Aalto Q20, at Aalto University in Finland. The on‑premises machine follows IQM’s full‑stack model, giving researchers direct control over data and hardware. Aalto University is linking the quantum processor...
Meta Is Developing 4 New Chips to Power Its AI and Recommendation Systems
Meta announced four new MTIA chips—300, 400, 450 and 500—to power its generative‑AI features and content‑ranking systems. The MTIA 300, already in production, will handle training for recommendation algorithms, while the 400‑500 series focus on inference workloads. Built on open‑source RISC‑V...
Central Florida Laundry to Install New LAVATEC Dryers
Central Florida Laundry has signed a purchase agreement with Lavatec Laundry Technology to replace its aging equipment with two new TT‑series premium dryers. The 465‑pound capacity, energy‑efficient machines are slated for installation this summer. The Orlando‑based firm processed 14.5 million pounds...
This Saltwater-Resistant Soundcore Speaker Is Nearly 50% Off
Anker’s Soundcore Boom 3i portable speaker is currently discounted to $74.99, nearly 50% off its regular $139.99 price. The device combines an IP68 waterproof rating with salt‑water resistance and a floating design, making it uniquely suited for beach, kayak and...
Framework Raises RAM Prices for the Third Time in Three Months, SSD Costs up — Company Warns that It’s Running...
Framework announced a third consecutive monthly increase in DDR5 RAM prices, now ranging from $13 to $18 per GB, a modest $1‑2 rise compared with earlier hikes. The company also disclosed higher SSD costs after depleting its low‑cost inventory, urging customers...
Oppo and OnePlus Confirm the Worst – Smartphone Prices Are Set to Soar and You only Have a Few Days...
Oppo announced that, beginning 16 March 2026, select mid‑range models in its A and K series as well as OnePlus devices will see price increases in China due to rising component costs. The hike excludes flagship Find and Reno lines, which remain...
Crimson Desert Xbox Series X|S and ROG Xbox Ally Specs Revealed
Pearl Abyss unveiled Crimson Desert specifications for Xbox Series X, Series S, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X ahead of its March 19, 2026 launch. The Series X mirrors PS5 performance, offering identical Performance, Balanced and Quality modes, while the Series S provides only Performance or...
10 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Models Worth Buying For Beginners
The Slashgear guide lists ten wireless mechanical keyboards aimed at beginners, spanning 60% to 96% layouts and covering a range of switch types, hot‑swappable options, and battery capacities. Brands such as Epomaker, Logitech, Royal Kludge, Keychron and Asus are featured,...
Blink's New 2K Outdoor Camera Five-Pack Is Over $100 Off Right Now
Blink’s Outdoor 2K+ five‑camera kit is now $226.99 on Amazon, a $123 discount from its $349.99 launch price, bringing the per‑camera cost to roughly $45. The bundle includes five weather‑rated cameras, a Sync Module Core, and two‑year‑lasting AA lithium batteries....
Shop Our Story: SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2
The article reviews SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 bone‑conduction headphones, highlighting their open‑ear design, secure wrap‑around fit, and clear audio that lets runners stay aware of surroundings. The author, Aly Ellis, declares them the only headphones she would use while running,...
Phison CEO Says that NAND Prices Hiked by Around 50% Overnight, Highlighting Severe Shortage in the Industry — Warns 'Our...
Phison’s CEO reported that NAND flash prices surged roughly 50% overnight as AI‑driven demand outstrips supply. Enterprise SSD sales now represent 30% of revenue, up from 10% a quarter earlier, reflecting a strategic pivot toward cloud and hyperscaler customers. To...
Broadcom Launches Taurus BCM83640 A 3nm 400G Per Lane Optical DSP
Broadcom unveiled the Taurus BCM83640, a 3nm optical PAM4 DSP delivering 400 Gbps per lane and enabling 1.6 Tbps transceivers. The chip acts as an 8‑to‑4 gearbox PHY, offering best‑in‑class bit‑error‑rate and power efficiency. It paves the way for future 3.2 Tbps modules...
Intel Announces Intel Core Ultra Desktop Gaming Processors
Intel unveiled its Core Ultra 200S Plus series, branding them as the fastest desktop gaming processors to date. The lineup includes the 270K and 250K models, which Intel says deliver up to twice the performance for creator workloads compared with competing...
This Digital Picture Frame Wants to Bring People Closer to a Holographic Future
Looking Glass, a Brooklyn‑based holographic‑screen pioneer, unveiled Musubi, an AI‑driven digital picture frame that projects photos and short videos as 3D holograms. The device extracts key subjects from media, displays them across a 170‑degree view, and stores up to 1,000...
STMicroelectronics Propels New Era of UWB Tech for Automotive and Smart Device Applications
STMicroelectronics unveiled the ST64UWB family, the first system‑on‑chip to fully implement the IEEE 802.15.4ab ultra‑wideband specification. Built on an 18 nm FD‑SOI process, the chips deliver roughly 50% longer range and higher precision than previous generations. The portfolio includes automotive‑grade A‑series parts...
Wahoo KICKR Run Treadmill Review: One of the Most Impressive Indoor Experiences Money Can Buy – if You Have the...
The Wahoo KICKR Run is a premium, non‑folding treadmill priced around $5,250 in the US, offering a gym‑grade running experience for dedicated home users. Its standout RunFree mode automatically matches belt speed to the runner’s pace, while a motorised incline...
I’m a Big Fan of Orico’s USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure for Accessing Old Drives on the Go, and It’s...
TechRadar highlights Orico’s 2.5‑inch USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure, now 15% off during Amazon’s Spring Deal Days, priced at £5.94. The compact ABS case converts spare 2.5‑inch SATA HDDs or SSDs up to 6 TB into portable external storage. It offers up...
Broadband Access Equipment to Return to Growth in 2026
Dell’Oro Group reports the global broadband access equipment market generated $4.8 billion in Q4 2025, a 7 percent quarter‑over‑quarter rise and modest 2 percent year‑over‑year growth. While 2025 marked the end of a three‑year spending contraction, the data signal a rebound poised for 2026....
How to Select a DC-DC Converter for Solar Energy Storage Systems
Selecting the right DC‑DC converter is crucial for solar energy storage reliability. Real‑world conditions—high enclosure temperatures, fluctuating PV voltages, and the need for isolation—often differ from datasheet specifications, leading to thermal derating and unexpected resets. Boost‑buck topologies and galvanic isolation...
Photon Bridge and CPFC Partner to Validate Path to Scalable Multi-Wavelength Light Engines
Photon Bridge of Eindhoven announced a strategic partnership with the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) to use CPFC’s InP laser foundry for its heterogeneous photonics platform. The collaboration validates the manufacturability of multi‑wavelength external laser sources, targeting 8, 16 and...
Peter Electronic VSII Plus AC Softstarters From AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has introduced the Peter Electronic VSII Plus soft starters, covering current ratings up to 105 A for standard and light‑duty applications. The units feature a simple three‑trim‑pot configuration, status LEDs, DIN‑rail mounting and quick‑connect I/O, enabling fast installation. Powered by...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Review: Fun AI Tricks for a Steeper Price
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launches at $900, a $100 premium over the S25, and leans heavily on AI‑driven software rather than major hardware upgrades. The phone ships with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12 GB RAM, a 4,300 mAh battery and a 6.3‑inch AMOLED display, but retains...
How to Reduce AI Features on Your Pixel Phone
Google’s Pixel phones embed AI across the operating system, with Gemini powering features from the Journal app to the search bar. The article outlines step‑by‑step methods to disable or uninstall AI‑driven apps such as Journal, Screenshots, Google Photos, Messages, and...
Everpure Stretches ActiveCluster to Metro-Distance DR for File Workloads
Everpure announced that its ActiveCluster technology now extends to metro‑distance disaster recovery for file‑based workloads. The feature adds synchronous replication and policy‑driven automation, allowing files to stay online during outages and move across the entire fleet without manual intervention. ActiveCluster...
Best iPad of 2026: How to Choose, and Should You Wait?
Apple’s 2026 iPad Air, upgraded with the M4 chip, emerges as the best performance‑to‑value tablet in the current lineup, outpacing the older entry‑level iPad and rivaling the premium iPad Pro. The Air’s faster Wi‑Fi, 5G, and graphics capability position it...
The Fort Strength Training Wearable Tracks Your Sets (2026)
Fort, a new wearable from former Tesla engineers, launches with hands‑free weight‑lifting tracking and full strength‑training analytics. Priced at $289 with the first year of an $80 subscription included, it ships later this year after a beta phase. The device...
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2026
CNET’s 2026 roundup identifies the Netgear Orbi 870 as the top overall mesh Wi‑Fi system, delivering industry‑leading throughput, jitter and packet‑loss scores while supporting the new 6 GHz band. The Orbi 970 earns the fastest‑mesh accolade but carries a seven‑figure‑plus price tag, targeting...
The DJI Drone Everyone’s Been Waiting for Gets a Launch Date
DJI announced the Avata 360, an 8K flagship 360° drone, with a public unveiling scheduled for March 26. The aircraft merges true spherical video capture with high‑speed FPV flight, featuring a dual‑lens system that can record native 8K 360 footage and switch...
The Industrial eSIM Revolution: A Conversation with Pelion’s Alan Tait
At MWC Barcelona 2026, Pelion CTO Alan Tait outlined the shift toward an eSIM‑first architecture for industrial IoT, highlighting the transition from legacy SGP.02 to the emerging SGP.32 standard. He emphasized that the new specifications simplify global provisioning for diverse...
Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro Review: This $900 Litter Box May Be Almost Too High-Tech for Me
Whisker’s new Litter‑Robot 5 Pro, priced at $899, adds a dual‑camera system, LCD screen, larger waste drawer and the Waste ID feature that separates urine from feces using AI and weight sensors. The AI camera can recognize individual cats and record usage, but...
Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus Review: This Again
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus flagship phones, positioning them as modest refreshes rather than generational leaps. Both models feature new chipsets, larger batteries and faster wireless charging on the Plus, but lack standout hardware innovations such as magnetic...
Sivers to Supply Lasers and Optical Amplifiers Worth $53–138m over Customer’s Product Life-Cycle
Sivers Semiconductors announced a multi‑year supply agreement to provide continuous‑wave DFB lasers and optical amplifiers to a strategic LiDAR customer, with a total revenue potential of $53‑138 million over the product life‑cycle. Production is slated to ramp in Q4 2026 for automotive...
IATA WCS: Lufthansa Cargo Becomes Launch Customer for Jettainer’s New IoT ULD Tracking Solution
Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for Jettainer’s new Internet‑of‑Things (IoT) unit‑load device (ULD) tracking solution, with implementation already underway across its entire fleet. The system merges stationary and mobile readers to deliver continuous, real‑time visibility of ULD movements,...
Fujifilm Instax Evo Cinema Review: Retro Video Fun
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo Cinema blends a 1960s cine aesthetic with modern instant‑photo and short‑video functionality. The camera features a 5‑MP sensor, 15‑second video clips, and a Decades dial that applies era‑specific visual effects from the 1930s to the 2020s....
Nordic Semiconductor Introduces Precise, Adaptive Battery Health-Monitoring to Enable Smarter, Longer‑lasting IoT Devices
Nordic Semiconductor unveiled Fuel Gauge v2.0 at Embedded World 2026, an upgraded software‑based battery‑management solution for its nPM1300 and nPM1304 power‑management ICs. The new version adds adaptive State‑of‑Health estimation, fleet‑wide analytics via nRF Cloud powered by Memfault, and multi‑battery tracking,...
POET Demos Hybrid Laser and Next-Gen High-Power External Light Source for AI at OFC
At OFC 2026 in Los Angeles, POET Technologies showcased its hybrid laser Blazar and next‑generation external light source Starlight. Blazar, a wafer‑level integrated multi‑channel laser, promises higher output power, multi‑wavelength operation and lower manufacturing cost compared with traditional DFB lasers....
La Luce Cristallina Releases Beta-Version of 200mm Barium Titanate Wafer
La Luce Cristallina announced the beta‑release of its 200 mm barium titanate (BaTiO₃) wafer, now available for customer evaluation in advanced electro‑optic modulators. The wafer’s ultra‑low‑voltage operation leverages BaTiO₃’s high Pockels coefficient, targeting co‑packaged optics for AI‑driven data‑center, telecom and datacom workloads. It...
Canon imageFORMULA DR-C350 Review: A Swift and Compact Desktop Document Scanner
Canon’s imageFORMULA DR‑C350 is a compact A4 desktop scanner aimed at small‑office and front‑of‑house use. It features a 100‑sheet automatic feeder, dual CIS sensors and a 600 dpi optical limit, handling up to 8,000 scans per day. In independent testing the...
Xiaomi 17 Series Launched in India: Price and Specifications
Xiaomi launched its 17 series in India, comprising the flagship Xiaomi 17 and the premium Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The Ultra is priced at ₹1.29 lakh with an instant ₹10,000 SBI credit‑card discount and a free ₹19,999 photography kit for early...
Accelerating 4D Imaging Radar with Vision 4DR
Cadence introduced a 4D imaging radar solution that couples its Vision 341 DSP with the Vision 4DR accelerator to handle the heavy FFT workload inherent in high‑resolution MIMO radars. Adding elevation to range, velocity and azimuth creates a massive data...
MostaTech to Showcase High-Precision Inertial Sensors at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
MostaTech will exhibit its complete line of fiber optic gyroscopes (FOGs) and FOG‑based inertial measurement units (IMUs) at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf (Stand 1F06). The showcase highlights compact U‑Series IMUs (U123D, U121D, U183) optimized for size, weight and power,...
This Sensor Lets DJI Drones Detect Methane and Toxic Gases
AIRINS introduced new multi‑sensor configurations for its Sniffer4D Nano2+ gas detection system, enabling DJI enterprise drones to monitor up to ten gas parameters in a single flight. The solution pairs AI‑driven analytics with lightweight sensors to map methane, hydrogen sulfide,...
PI Introduces Configurable Modular Precision Linear Stage Family with Thousands of Possible Configurations
Physik Instrumente (PI) has launched its Modular Precision Linear (MPL) stage family, a configurable platform that lets engineers assemble high‑precision linear stages online. The system supports thousands of unique configurations by mixing travel ranges, drive types, motors and feedback options....
Pryme Partners with Tango Tango to Simplify PTT Operations
Pryme announced a partnership with Tango Tango to supply push‑to‑talk (PTT) buttons in multiple form factors, including Velcro‑mounted and ID‑card‑integrated versions. The collaboration has produced eight distinct button designs, each driven by specific application requirements. Tango Tango executives say the accessories enable...
Telecom News: ADTRAN, Keysight Technologies, TeraSignal, OFC 2026
ADTRAN unveiled the LiteWave800, an ultra‑low‑power 800 Gb/s linear pluggable optics module that operates at just 1 pJ per bit and 0.8 W, targeting intra‑data‑center links for AI and cloud workloads. Keysight introduced the AresONE 1600GE, a 1.6‑terabit Ethernet platform that emulates AI...